Composite Trade Assistant

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Composite Trade Assistant' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of working with rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:

Material Preparation:

• Prepare and kit raw materials for manufacturing jobs
• Cut reinforcement fabrics and consumables both manually and on CNC plotter cutter (training provided)
• Receive, identify, store, and manage composite materials in accordance with specifications
• Maintain freezer storage and material traceability records for prepreg materials
• Monitor material shelf life and usage

Tooling Preparation:

• Clean, inspect, prepare, and maintain moulds and tooling
• Apply release agents and prepare mould surfaces
• Assist with tooling assembly and setup

Workshop Support:

• Prepare workstations prior to production activities
• Operate basic workshop equipment safely
• Load and unload curing ovens
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Assist with workshop consumable inventories

Quality and Safety:

• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and PPE standards
• Assist with production documentation and traceability records
• Other duties as requested by Management

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate II or III in Manufacturing (desirable)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Eligibility to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

How to Apply:

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider (gspace.com).

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

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